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Notification of upcoming reporting due date

Latest comment: 18 days ago8 comments2 people in discussion

Greetings Aafi, Numis Zuhair,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization reporting date is coming up in 12 day(s). Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal. Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal.

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements). It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta Reports page, your organization’s 2025 annual reporting will be due in 2025-01-15. Please be sure to:

Post your 2025 annual reporting to the meta via the Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

Please send an email to Wikimedia-l in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportalwikimedia.org.

Best regards,

Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal

--User:RamzyM (WMF) 20:18, 3 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

@RamzyM (WMF): Is there any bug? Shouldn't it technically be our 2024 report? Additionally, am I right to say that we don't need to use WADP this time and instead supply the Affiliate Health Criteria form per Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Strategy/Implementation/Affiliate health criteria/Table#Group B: Submit affiliate health criteria data using Meta-wiki form. It does also say that "Committee Support staff will populate the Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal using the affiliate's report on Meta-wiki." So, we are supposed to use Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Strategy/Implementation/Affiliate health criteria/Reports - if I have understood the things right. _signed,Aafi (DCW) ^(talk) 14:55, 3 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Aafi (DCW): hi, thanks for the ping. Yes, I can confirm that as an affiliate categorized under Group B in this list, Deoband Wikimedians is no longer required to submit any reporting information to the Wikimedia Affiliate Data Portal or to Meta. Please find instructions on how to submit your Affiliate Health Criteria data using the new Meta-wiki form here. You can disregard the automated notification from WADP. We are currently in the process of updating the settings for the portal so that it aligns with the updated reporting obligations of the affiliates. I apologize for any confusion caused by the notification you received. Best, RamzyM (WMF) (talk) 17:28, 3 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thank you. @RamzyM (WMF): Given this, people are submitting 2024 reports (not 2025 reports) at this point, and but the report creation box forces 2025 (preload), I'd really appreciate if you fix this. People have to move the report pages after creation for no reason. _signed,Aafi (DCW) ^(talk) 08:23, 13 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for letting me know about this. I've removed the {{{CURRENTYEAR}}} element that forced this. Apologies for the inconvenience. Best, RamzyM (WMF) (talk) 18:27, 13 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thank you @RamzyM (WMF): We should have the final health report ready and submitted by the 20th. Anyways, I was wondering if our reporting time could be changed. Currently it stands as, "16 January YYYY to 15 January YYYY", and for us ideally, it would be better if it could be changed to "1 January YYYY to 31 December YYYY". Just a thought, but I would also appreciate your input. _signed,Aafi (DCW) ^(talk) 13:45, 18 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thanks Aaafi for your confirmation. As for the reporting time change, could you please email cst

wikimedia

org with the details? We can respond from there. Best, RamzyM (WMF) (talk) 11:42, 19 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thank you. The email has been sent. _signed,Aafi (DCW) ^(talk) 17:08, 19 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Invitation to Participate in the Wikimedia SAARC Conference Community Engagement Survey

Latest comment: 30 days ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Dear Community Members,

I hope this message finds you well. Please excuse the use of English; we encourage translations into your local languages to ensure inclusivity.

We are conducting a Community Engagement Survey to assess the sentiments, needs, and interests of South Asian Wikimedia communities in organizing the inaugural Wikimedia SAARC Regional Conference, proposed to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

This initiative aims to bring together participants from eight nations to collaborate towards shared goals. Your insights will play a vital role in shaping the event's focus, identifying priorities, and guiding the strategic planning for this landmark conference.

Survey Link: Google link

We kindly request you to dedicate a few moments to complete the survey. Your feedback will significantly contribute to ensuring this conference addresses the community's needs and aspirations.

Deadline to Submit the Survey: 20 January 2025

Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of the Wikimedia SAARC community and fostering regional collaboration. Thank you for your time and valuable input.

Warm regards,
Biplab Anand (Talk) 10:07, 7 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Launching! Join Us for Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025!

Dear Wikimedian,

We’re happy to announce the launch of Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025, an annual international campaign dedicated to celebrating and preserving Islamic cultures and history through the power of Wikipedia. As an active contributor to the Local Wikipedia, you are specially invited to participate in the launch.

This year’s campaign will be launched for you to join us write, edit, and improve articles that showcase the richness and diversity of Islamic traditions, history, and culture.

Topic: Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 Campaign Launch
When: Jan 19, 2025
Time: 16:00 Universal Time UTC and runs throughout Ramadan (starting February 25, 2025).
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88420056597?pwd=NdrpqIhrwAVPeWB8FNb258n7qngqqo.1
Zoom meeting hosted by Wikimedia Bangladesh

To get started, visit the campaign page for details, resources, and guidelines: Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025.

Add your community here, and organized Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 in your local language.

Whether you’re a first-time editor or an experienced Wikipedian, your contributions matter. Together, we can ensure Islamic cultures and traditions are well-represented and accessible to all.

Feel free to invite your community and friends too. Kindly reach out if you have any questions or need support as you prepare to participate.

Let’s make Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 a success!

For the International Team 08:36, 17 January 2025 (UTC)